Gloves

For years, powdered medical gloves were a staple of the healthcare industry. Despite various powder solutions and frequent attempts from public advocacy groups to have them banned, powdered gloves remained available for over a century. It wasn’t until recently — March 21, 2016 — that the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban…

Nitrile gloves are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) healthcare professionals use to safely perform tasks in medical settings. Nitrile medical-grade exam gloves provide protection from biological hazards such as chemicals and blood pathogens. Healthcare professionals use them during medical procedures to prevent germs and infections. Nitrile rubber is also known as Buna-N, and…

Creating body art is an exercise in precision and safety. Gloves must be durable to protect against potential dangers like pathogens yet flexible to permit dexterity. Artists wear black tattoo gloves as more than a fashion statement. Tattoo Artists Wear Black Gloves as a Safety Precaution  Germs can spread quickly without the correct personal protective…

Mechanics regularly handle sharp and bulky mechanical components and dangerous fluids that can damage their hands. In 2019 alone, 1,900 mechanics endured occupational hand injuries while on the job. This career’s high-risk nature makes it vital for mechanics to protect themselves with disposable or reusable automotive gloves. Hand injuries are far more likely to occur for mechanics…

Recently, you may have noticed disposable gloves have started to come in a range of colors. Today, you can find police officers, lab workers and various other professionals wearing different colored gloves ranging from traditional white and light blue to black and purple. When ordering your personal protective equipment (PPE) for today’s work environment, you’ll…

Disposable gloves offer both convenience and protection to workers in many industries. From comfortable, inexpensive and easy-to-change gloves for food preparation to highly specialized gloves to protect those working in chemical manufacturing, disposable gloves have many applications. They have also benefitted from recent technological advances, making them stronger, more practical and more cost-effective, especially when…

Whether we see disposable gloves on cafeteria workers, janitors or dentists, we recognize the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) that helps protect both the wearers and us from germs, chemicals and other harmful substances. Although countless occupations and industries require disposable gloves, many people still have questions and misconceptions about them. Can disposable gloves…

While offices may not face the debris and heavy metals or chemicals of many manufacturing and industrial plants, they still may need more cleaning than many people realize. Proper cleaning, including deep cleaning regularly, presents a professional, welcoming atmosphere for visitors and employees and improves indoor air quality. Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning Regular cleaning…

Sterile gloves are manufactured and packaged in compliance with FDA sterilization standards. Sterile glove manufacturers take extra steps to ensure their gloves protect wearers who may be exposed to bodily fluids, germs, viruses and other potential hazards. Sterile gloves cost more than other single-use gloves because they must pass stricter quality control measures and have…